Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
association of businesses in the Seattle metropolitan area
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is a private, membership-based organization that represents economic development and the economic interests of its corporate members in the metro region of Seattle, Washington, United States. Its members include most of the largest companies based in Seattle or have a significant presence there.
The organization was founded on April 17, 1882, by 26 businessmen looking to capture a lucrative mail route to Alaska. It was known as the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce until its current name was adopted in September 2011.
Since December 2025, the president and CEO of the Chamber has been Joe Nguyen, a former state senator and director of the Washington State Department of Commerce.
See also
Pioneer Square totem pole
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
References
External links
Official website
Archives
Seattle Chamber of Commerce Records. 1929. 7 items.
Seattle Chamber of Commerce Army Post Committee Records. 1896-1897.
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